Another month in 2022 is in my rearview mirror on my road to express thankfulness. This adventure sometimes becomes a challenging task, but I’m discovering so many things to be thankful for each day. Focusing on the positive despite all the tragedy in the world makes me happy. It motivates me to work toward a positive change and being grateful drives away fear. I can see so many potholes in the road, but I start my day searching for the blessings in my life. These events or things might seem small and insignificant, but they add up to a giant pile of happiness at the end of the road. I am inviting you to come along for the ride. Why don’t we all travel the road of gratefulness in May? This post covers day 128 of my 365 days of thankfulness.
Day 128 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness
On day 128 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful that a vote still matters in America. I’ve been thinking about this fact ever since I went to the polls on Tuesday. After the last two presidential elections we’ve had in this nation. The Democrats and Republicans both yelled about rigged results. The rhetoric became so bad I almost decided never to participate again. I concluded that the powers behind the throne probably fixed those presidential elections. It all comes down to is those elections don’t affect my life as much as our state and local elections do. The people sitting in those offices determine my fate more than someone sitting in the oval office ever will. They make the rules I have to live by and fix the tax rates I will pay. I am grateful the powers that be haven’t taken away our local elections.
This old lady Speaks…
This old lady has learned thanksgiving is a matter of choice. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Even in dark places, it is good to seek light. My blessings may not be the same as yours because I’m old. I bet if you dig deep, you can come up with something to be thankful for today. Don’t neglect to see the good things right in front of your face because you hear the world is falling apart. Let me tell you a secret. The world is always falling apart when you focus on the doom and gloom. You won’t always find thankfulness an easy road, but it’s an adventure we can all take together. What are you thankful for today? Leave a comment, and bless my heart. I am not being sarcastic when I say that. I could use the encouragement as much as the next person.
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